Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator
Pennsylvania has a 6% state rate, with higher combined rates in Philadelphia and Allegheny County. Pennsylvania's clothing exemption covers most everyday apparel, which is unusual among states with a sales tax.
Default for Pennsylvania: 6.34%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
Need a receipt for this sale?
Turn these totals into a receipt:
subtotal, tax, and total all pre-filled.
Free, no sign-up.
Effective from 2026-01-01 · State and sample ZIP-level rates.
Pennsylvania sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.00% |
| Average local rate | 0.34% |
| Average combined rate | 6.34% |
| Highest combined rate | 8.00% |
What is taxable in Pennsylvania?
- Clothing, unprepared food, and prescription drugs are exempt, while prepared food is taxable.
- Philadelphia charges 8% total and Allegheny County 7%, while most other counties rely on the state rate alone.
PA sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania's state-level rate is 6.00%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 6.34%, with the highest combined rate around 8.00%. Pennsylvania's clothing exemption covers most everyday apparel, which is unusual among states with a sales tax.
- Does Pennsylvania have local sales tax?
- Philadelphia charges 8% total and Allegheny County 7%, while most other counties rely on the state rate alone.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Pennsylvania?
- Clothing, unprepared food, and prescription drugs are exempt, while prepared food is taxable.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Pennsylvania?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 6.34% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $6.34 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
Official source: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
Need a printable receipt?
Open the receipt maker with these totals already filled in — subtotal, tax, and total.
No account needed.
Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Texas6.25%
- Washington6.50%
Make a Pennsylvania receipt with these totals
The calculator can pre-fill a receipt with the subtotal, tax, and total for Pennsylvania. Start from a template and adjust the details.